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Photo #: NH 104377-KN (color)

Iwo Jima Operation, 1945

Diagram of the island's invasion beaches, identified by colors green, red, yellow and blue; the alternate beaches on the other side of Iwo Jima, identified by colors purple, brown, white and orange; the landing ship and transport areas offshore; and the lines of approach used by boats from USS Sanborn (APA-93) to Beaches Blue One and Two.
Original 35mm color transparency of a dragram probably prepared by Howard W. Whalen after World War II.
Note that the arrow pointing "North" actually points about fifteen degrees west of north.

Collection of Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Whalen, USNR. Donated by Mrs. Nadine Whalen, 1997.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 25 November 2006